Explore Paper Lithography

Explore Paper Lithography: Perfect for anyone who wishes to explore turning their own photocopied images into prints.

Explore Paper Lithography is perfect for anyone who wishes to explore turning their own photocopied images into prints.

What to Expect:

In this relaxed workshop you will learn what images work well as a printing plate, how to ink up and transfer the image onto both paper and fabric without the need for gum arabic or a printing press!

This way of printmaking is versatile and perfect for creative exploration and suitable for all skill levels.

By the end of the workshop, you will understand the basics of Paper Lithography and will have developed a selection of prints you have produced yourself.

What to take/wear:

Tuition, guidance and all materials are included.

A selection of images to work from will be provided although participants are welcome to bring their own should they wish to.

If you want to use your own images you will need to ensure that they are high contrast black and white and printed on a photocopier or any machine that uses toner to print in a selection of sizes up to A3.

Please be aware that the printed image will be the reverse of the original image.

Please bring an apron or wear old clothes.

Disposable gloves are encouraged if you don’t wish to get ink on your hands.

Benefits:

This is a relaxed workshop where you can learn a new printmaking technique.

It will give you the confidence to explore this form of printmaking further at home with additional information on materials and suppliers to get you started.

Time: 10am – 12pm

The base

The Base opened on Friday 8 February 2019 in partnership with Greenham Trust and the Corn Exchange.

It became a registered charity in 2022 (charity no. 1199188) and is dedicated to improving access to the arts whilst bringing quality visual art to the local area.

Situated in a purpose-built arts and craft building, The Base’s £1.7M venue was designed by Sutton Griffin Architects of Newbury.

The space comprises of a 110sqm gallery, artists’ studios and a workshop for participatory classes.

There is also a café facility managed by Honesty Café group.

Striving to be a flagship visual arts venue in West Berkshire, The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 54 exhibition launched the inaugural gallery programme.

Displaying some of the best wildlife photography from across the globe, the exhibition comprised of 100 photograph across 7 categories and is renowned for attracting millions of visitors around the world every year.

The Base is also home to 8 visual artists and craft makers as well as Open Studios West Berkshire and North Hampshire, who present their annual INSIGHT exhibition at The Base every May.

GALLERY OPENING TIMES

The gallery opening times and days vary depending on which exhibition is being presented.

Please check the exhibition pages before you travel to ensure the gallery will be open.

Purchase a Base Pass and gain unlimited access to their Gallery for 12 months – find out more here

Honesty Cafe is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and 9.30am – 4pm on Sundays.

From a fully accessible building to relaxed visit days, they are dedicated to making their venue and exhibitions accessible for everyone.

Please visit the Accessibility page for information about the facilities at The Base.

Tickets for all exhibitions and workshops at The Base can be booked via the Corn Exchange Box Office: 01635 522733

Their phone lines are open daily: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm (or until 7pm if there is a performance on), Sunday, 10.30am to 4pm

The Base Greenham, Greenham Business Park, Communications Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 6HN

Please contact admin@thebasegreenham.co.uk

Base Pass

Throughout the year, The Base attracts high quality touring exhibitions from the likes of the Natural History Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum and more.

They know that sometimes one visit just isn’t enough to take in all the talent on show.

So they bring you the Base Pass, enabling you to come and go as often as you like to each exhibition for a whole year!

Unlimited entry to The Base Gallery for 12 months*

10% off at Honesty owned cafes

PLEASE NOTE: Your new Base Pass card will be ready to collect on your next visit to The Base!

Honesty cafe

The base

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